The younger of New Zealand's middle-distance running 'Sams' has claimed the 800 metre title at the Potts Classic in Hawke's Bay
The younger of New Zealand's middle-distance running 'Sams' has claimed the 800 metre title at the Potts Classic in Hawke's Bay
17 January 2026 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
16-year-old Sam Ruthe upset two-time Olympian Sam Tanner by eight hundredths of a second with an under-20 national record and personal best time of 1.45.86 .
Ruthe breaks down his thought process when he took the lead in the second lap .
Tanner, who also ran a personal best, paid his training partner his dues.
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